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Foundation of Health and Science in Chemistry and Physics
Keele University International College
- Keele, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Two-semester science Foundation pathway into Keele chemistry and physics degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge of Health and Science in Chemistry and Physics. Strengthen academic reading
- writing
- communication and independent study skills for progression to further study.
Career outcomes
- Environmental chemist
- medicinal chemist
- astrophysicist
- satellite systems engineer
Curriculum
- Two-semester Foundation. Semester 1: English for Academic Study 1
- Mathematics 1
- Physics
- Academic and Digital Skills. Semester 2: English for Academic Study 1
- Research Skills
- Biology
- Chemistry.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific secondary-school qualification (about 100 country entries on https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/)
- UK example: 5 GCSEs (A to D) or GCE A/AS Level with a minimum of 32 UCAS points
- some health and nursing pathways need a higher IELTS and
- on progression
- DBS and health checks.
Accepted academic background
Country-specific secondary-school qualification (about 100 country entries on the Academic Requirements page, https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/); UK example: 5 x GCSE (A to D) or GCE A/AS Level with a minimum of 32 UCAS points; offers are conditional and may involve an admissions interview
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17)
- PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each)
- Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component)
- Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Keele |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Keele University International College |
| Department | Chemistry and Physics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | KUIC offers international pathway and progression tuition awards. The published 2026/27 intake-specific pathway awards chiefly cover September 2026 and January 2027; later intake awards must be confirmed. Eligible successful progressors may access University of Keele discounts. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
31 Dec 2026
48 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
The next deadline is 31 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,000 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band), TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17), PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each), Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component), Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5), IELTS Academic 5.5.